Category: Hotel Leader

Shiraz Boghani moved from Kenya to the UK in the year 1969. Boghani is a businessman with an excellent reputation and creates empires in business. For 30 years, the individual shows professionalism, determination, and commitment in hospitality management. Also, he is the chairman of the Splendid Hospitality Group. The association comprises of more than 23 successful hotels.

Due to his visionary and persistence in leadership, Boghani got awarded by the Asian Business Awards 2016 with the Hotelier of the Year Award. The award was to honor the professionalism of the individual in his quest for entrepreneurship. The colorful event had prominent journalists present like Richmond MP Rishi Sunak, Amit Roy, Shailesh R Solanki, executive editor of AMG, and investment banker Jitesh Gadhia.

Shiraz Boghani felt honored to receive such an award as a member of the Splendid group. The chairman of Splendid said that the success shows how much support he received from the Splendid family and the management. The splendid group is the leading developing private hotels group in the United Kingdom. The successful journey to the higher ranking is under the able leadership of Boghani. In the year 1990s, the businessman organized opening of limited service branded hotels. Also, he is a skilled practicing financial accountant.

Other various hotels owned by Shiraz Boghani are Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel, Hilton London Backside, and Ellington Hotel in Leeds. The philanthropist invests in various other fields like health. The individual is the co-founder of the UK-based seniors’ healthcare called Sussex Healthcare. The elders get emotional and psychological support at Sussex. People who want to live to the fullest come to Sussex. Many people entrust us with their loved ones. Besides, the home is a comfort zone for other adults with developing issues like learning disabilities, neurological condition, autism, and brain injuries. Sussex is a creation of a suitable environment for recreational activities and leisure. We encourage physical activities to have a healthy life. We have amenities like multi-sensory rooms, spa pools, and specialized gymnasium. The events can heal depression, mental illness, and some cancer.

Shiraz Boghani is the chairman of the Sojourns Hotels LLP. The philanthropist is a primary supporter of charity missions. Thus, he promotes the Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan Development Network across the world. Additionally, he participates in the Arbitration Board, Aga Khan University, National Council, and the National Conciliation. Among his life achievements, Boghani wishes to change the lives of the less fortunate families in the entire world.

They say time and chances happen to all but what creates the difference between the rich and the poor is how much they are able to utilize the available chances and time. Mr. Shiraz Boghani has an extraordinary ability to see growth and development gaps and opportunities in the market that has made him touch two major areas that are very crucial in a human life; healthcare and hospitality. This titan can be described as futurist, fast thinker and innovative businessman.

Shiraz Boghani traces his roots from East Africa from one of the fastest growing countries especially due to its wildlife and awesome beaches called Kenya. The country is a home for one of the world wonder of wild beast migration and a home for the big five hence tourism has catapulted the growth of the country. Later in 1969 Shiraz moved to the United Kingdom and started his accountant career. After some time, he joined Thomson McLintock & Co where he grew his skills in business and became an established business person.

It is when he moved to the UK that he advanced his skills in accountant at “Chartered Accountant Firm” and eventually, he has become a globally certified accountant who is highly recognized for his quality skills in accounting. In 1985, he became one of the founding partners of Sussex Health Care which has grown tremendously after only 30 years of operation. It has grown to have 18 care facilities consisting of over 500 beds.

The aim of the healthcare is to provide support services to elderly people as well as treating those suffering from dementia, neurological disorder, Alzheimer and give aid to those who have learning difficulties. The team at the hospital is highly trained to offer therapies, dietary, physical and even emotional support. The contribution of Shiraz Boghani in the hospital is highly recognized.

The legendary Shiraz currently serves at Splendid Hospitality Group as the Chairman, Managing Partner, and the Director. He has gained more than 30 years of experience in hospitality and as a result of his leadership; Splendid Hospitality Group has become one the fastest growing hotel industry all over the United Kingdom. Besides, the hotel has seen remarkable development and growth where it has expanded to have 20 hotels under it has a capacity of 2,000 rooms.